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How to beat the afternoon slump

Have you ever noticed your energy melting away in the afternoon? This is the afternoon slump. It is more pronounced than just a small dip in energy due to your natural circadian rhythm. Instead, it leaves us feeling sluggish and you might have trouble concentrating. But why does this happen,

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When is the best time of day to exercise?

Not everyone agrees on the best time of day to exercise. Some sources say we should jump out of bed and head straight to the gym. Others say we should work out after at least two meals. So, how can we actually determine what the optimal time is to get

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Grab-and-go breakfast ideas

If you’re up early for work or other commitments and you have little time to sit down and eat, you might be tempted to skip breakfast altogether. However, eating a nutritious meal at the start of the day can set you up for success. It provides you with the

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Snacking 101

Whether it’s grabbing a granola bar on the way out the door or enjoying a mid-afternoon slice of toast, snacking is a normal part of the North American diet nowadays. But why do we snack? And how can we make snacks part of a healthy diet? Why do

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Stuck in a workout rut? Try this!

When we’re doing the same workout routine every day, it can feel monotonous and repetitive. Not only this, but your body starts to adapt to your regime, and you hit a plateau in your progress. Consistently performing the same movements can even lead to a repetitive strain injury, which

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Why group exercise can help you reach your personal best

Working out by yourself can get boring. You might find yourself losing motivation to exercise or dreading your daily gym session. Participating in group exercise can help you get your mojo back and find your love for fitness once again. Enjoy the benefits of group exercise by joining a class

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Worried about trying something new? Here's how to get past the fear of failure.

Although failure is an inevitable part of life, many people fear it. You may be afraid of doing something wrong, letting others down, or being judged for your perceived shortcomings. This fear may be deep-rooted, but there are simple strategies you can use to get past this fear of

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Find your calm when the world is buzzing

Life can be hectic. Your work schedule may be jam-packed or your social life is thriving, or perhaps you have family responsibilities. Regardless of the cause, it can sometimes be difficult to find time for yourself to relax and practice self-care. Fortunately, it is possible to slow down

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3 ways to prep your room for sleep

Your bedroom environment can affect both your sleep quantity and quality. Around one-third of your life is spent sleeping, so taking the time to set up and maintain a positive sleeping environment is important to help support your overall health and wellbeing. Here are three simple things you can

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Feeling tight? Try these tips.

Muscle stiffness can be a result of a number of things. Two common reasons include exercise and stress. When you feel sore and stiff after a workout it is often due to minuscule tears in the muscle fibers caused during an intense workout. These micro tears signal to the body

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Mindful eating - what, why and how

It seems that the term mindful eating is being used more and more nowadays. We are all told to eat more mindfully and make positive decisions when it comes to our nutrition. We’re told to put our phones down and focus on the food in front of us at

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Ready to set a goal? Here’s what you need to do first.

Are you ready to set a new goal? Maybe you want to hit a personal best at the gym, improve your nutrition or manage your stress. It's tempting to jump right in but before you do we have an important tip to help set you up for success:

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3 reasons people stop exercising (and what you can do to change)

No matter how determined you are to reach your health and fitness goals, you can start to lose your motivation after a while. You’re not alone if this is the case. You only have to head to a busy gym in January that is packed full of people who

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Why you need to get out of your comfort zone, sometimes.

It might be easy to stick to your comfort zone and avoid stepping into the unknown but you could be missing out. Sometimes, in order to experience growth we need to push ourselves to try something new and challenge ourselves. This isn't about taking on risky behaviors but

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How to know it's time to change your exercise routine

Exercise is an important part of physical and mental health. However, to reap the benefits it is important to stay consistent and engage in physical activity regularly. If you find you are losing motivation to exercise it could be because your workouts no longer feel fun or interesting anymore. Here

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Let the sunshine in. Here's the scoop on natural light

Have you ever wondered why we’re told to open up the curtains as soon as we wake up? There’s a reason for this! And that reason is to allow natural light to flow into your room. Human bodies work on something called a circadian rhythm, which is largely

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Not feeling motivated to work out? Try this 10-minute trick.

Let’s face it. Sometimes it can be hard to motivate yourself to exercise. This is especially true if you always do the same workout, and it takes you a long time. You might feel like exercising is a chore that prevents you from having an extra hour in bed

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Over-exercising - knowing when it's time to slow down

Many of us have felt a bit sore after a tough workout.  Generally, the discomfort passes after a couple of days and we learn to adjust our workout for next time. But the issue comes when you start feeling tired all the time, even on your days off. You wake

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Short on time? 3 strategies for nutritious and delicious meals.

We all lead busy lives nowadays and it can be difficult to find time to lead a healthy lifestyle. Luckily, you can do some simple things to make it easier to fit healthy eating into your routine. Try these three simple strategies to make nutritious and delicious meals even if

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The recipe challenge. How to break the boring dinner rut.

If you’re looking to break the boring dinner rut, we have a tip for you. Commit to trying just one new recipe each week for the next four weeks. That’s a total of four brand-new meals that just might transform your dinners into new and exciting adventures.

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How to make more time for your friends

Life can get busy, and sometimes, days turn into weeks and you suddenly realize that you haven't had time to connect with those most important to you. Prioritizing your emotional health is important and making time for loved ones helps to promote this. If you are finding it

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3 gym etiquette tips

When you’re using a public gym, certain unspoken rules should be followed. These rules aren’t necessarily laws. Instead, they are basic expectations that everybody in the gym has of each other. When you go into a gym to work out, you expect to be treated with respect and

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3 reasons not to look at your phone first thing in the morning

Many of us are glued to our phones nowadays. From the moment we wake up, to the moment we go to bed, we’re texting, scrolling, and posting. Although smartphones can be extremely helpful to us in the modern day, they can also be a detriment. Research shows that 80%

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Filling up on fiber

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that your body can’t digest and it is very important for overall health. Fiber can be split into soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber can dissolve in water and has been associated with reduced blood cholesterol levels. Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water

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Healthy grocery shopping tips

Making nutritious food choices can be difficult when you’re surrounded by unhealthy treats and ultra-processed options at the grocery store. Here are three tips to help make shopping for healthy food a bit easier. Make a list and stick to It Before you set off to the grocery